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Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip

Source of Recipe

Southern Living


Recipe Introduction

"This may be the South's best answer to French Onion Dip, and in the spirit of Super Bowl festivities, this dip can be made and thrown into the fridge a day early before being served to a crowd of hungry game watchers."

List of Ingredients

◦  6 pieces Wright Brand Double Smoked Bacon
◦  ½ tsp kosher salt
◦  1 clove garlic, minced
◦  1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
◦  1 cup sour cream
◦  ½ cup mayonnaise
◦  ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
◦  ¼ tsp smoked paprika
◦  2 Tbsp finely chopped chives, plus more for garnish


Recipe

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place bacon on baking sheet. Transfer to oven until crisp and brown, about 30 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, and carefully use the aluminum foil to transfer the bacon fat to a large skillet.

Place skillet with bacon fat over medium heat. When hot, add onions and salt to the bacon fat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until caramelized, stirring regularly to prevent onion from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan, 25 to 30 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add balsamic vinegar, and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, pepper, smoked paprika, and chives. Chop bacon and add to mixture, reserving some bacon bits for garnish. Add caramelized onions to mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with reserved bacon bits and additional chives.

Serve with crackers or chips.